Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)
Reported Enrollment
6,899
students
District
Galena City School District
County Context Score
43/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
2157 Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK, 99701
School District
Galena City School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 020013000253
- District ID
- 0200130
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
PK–12
Other · Regular
Enrollment
6,899 students
School Setting
Suburb: Small
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Fairbanks North Star Borough has 35 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 4 schools. Similar-school links show 3 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Galena City School District, Fairbanks North Star Borough, and comparable other schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- PK–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other other schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA). Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Galena City School District.
6,899 students
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) reports 6,899 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 3 other other schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough with enrollment data, 3 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 801 students.
4 other schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,786 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
4 district schools
Galena City School District lists 1 primary, 2 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. Because this is an other-level record, confirm placement rules and program purpose directly with the district.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
1
Middle
0
High
2
Other
1
Nearby context inside Galena City School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Galena City School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) with nearby schools?
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) should be compared with 4 other schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, plus other schools in Galena City School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)?
Before using Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Galena City School District.
Part of Galena City School District
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) is one of 4 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 7,177 students across 4 schools.
Schools in District
4
Reported Enrollment
7,177
4 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Sidney C. Huntington ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)9–12 · HighListed only
- Sidney C. Huntington Jr/Sr High School7–12 · HighListed only
Similar Schools
Raven School
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
Alternative Learning Systems
Fairbanks North Star Borough Schools
County Context Score
43/100
County-level composite across 35 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.